ACE DC fly-in underscores biofuel’s importance to rural economy

Washington, D.C. (March 22, 2017) – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) and over 70 of its grassroots members are in Washington, D.C. as part of the organization’s 9th annual fly-in today and tomorrow.

“This unique event brings together a group of advocates from all walks of life, putting a human face on the ethanol industry to communicate our policy priorities to Members of Congress and Executive Branch decision makers,” said Brian Jennings, ACE Executive Vice President. “What sets ACE and this event apart is the emphasis we place on using our most persuasive and effective spokespeople for our industry; the people whose everyday life experiences and authenticity illustrate how the decisions made in Washington, D.C. impact their businesses and communities.”

“As this fly-in is taking place during the first 100 days of the Trump presidency, there is no time like the present to ensure our voice is heard on Capitol Hill as Trump begins to prioritize his campaign promises into action,” Jennings said. “Rural America helped deliver President Trump’s victory on Election Day, and our fly-in provides corn farmers and biofuel advocates the opportunity to educate our newly elected office holders about how high-octane ethanol can help jumpstart economic growth in the U.S.”

For more on ACE’s fly-in background materials, click here. ACE will be providing fly-in updates on its social media accounts: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. Follow along using the hashtags #ACE17DC and #PowerByPeople.

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is powered by people who have built an innovative industry that sustainably delivers clean fuel and valuable food for a growing world. These farmers, ranchers, Main Street businesses, scientists, investors, and renewable fuel producers work together to inform consumers and elected officials that in addition to helping keep gas prices low, creating jobs, improving the economy, displacing foreign oil, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, ethanol delivers a great deal of human good. Unite with ACE at www.ethanol.org and follow us on Twitter at @ACEethanol